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Sous Chef (Kananaskis), Biogeoscience Institute

Job ID: 33891
Location: Other
Updated February 03, 2025

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We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta.
The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.

Description

The Biogeoscience Institute in the Office of VP Research is currently seeking a Full-time Temporary Sous Chef for approximately 6 months.

This position is located at the Barrier Lake Field Station in Kananaskis, AB, 80km west of main campus. A personal vehicle is required as public transit is not available.

The Sous Chef role is responsible for food preparation and dining services in a timely manner for groups ranging from 15 to 100 participants. Duties will include making daily menus, preparing trays, cleaning and peeling vegetables, preparing salads, making cookies and laying out materials for bagged lunches, cooking and preparing entrees. Further responsibilities include maintenance and cleaning of kitchen and dining area, dishes, utensils, tables, and food equipment. The position reports directly to the Field Research Manager with day-to-day accountabilities to the Executive Chef of the Biogeoscience Institute (BGI).  The anticipated position is from mid April- beginning of October 2025. Red seal and food safe certification is a requirement for the role. 

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

  • Accountable for assisting with safe, efficient food production and cleanliness of a busy kitchen and dining area.
  • Assist and take initiative in meal planning, food preparation, food ordering, and accommodate individuals with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies as required.
  • Responsible for cleaning of kitchen and dining area.
  • Must maintain excellent personal hygiene, attire and grooming.
  • Possess the ability to accept constructive criticism.
  • Must be professional, dependable, punctual, able to work as a team and manage own time and assignments.
  • Manages own time effectively and ensures all necessary individuals are kept informed of activities and progress of work.
  • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Executive Chef.

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Red seal and food safe certification is a requirement.
  • Experience and considerable knowledge of organization and procedures common to large scale food preparation and services.
  • Experience and knowledge of purchasing and procedures related to meats, fresh produce, dry stores, supplies and equipment required for kitchen/dining operations.
  • A minimum of 2 years experience in food preparation, dining services, and supervision of kitchen employees in a buffet.
  • Experience and knowledge of proper food storage, food value and nutrition, ethnic foods, and production with minimum wastage.
  • Experience in supervision and instruction to kitchen/dining service staff.
  • Ability to work autonomously and adapt to multiple competing priorities is expected.
  • Must exhibit superior organizational and time-management skills as well as judgment, initiative and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Work under pressure, multi-task, and meet multiple commitments and deadlines by demonstrating a strong ability to effectively prioritize.
  • Successfully work in a team-oriented environment.
  • Exercise judgment within established guidelines.

Application Deadline:  February 17, 2025

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Trades Job Family, Phase 1.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website

About the University of Calgary

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